How scalable technology is closing the gap in maternal healthcare
In short: In India, overcrowded clinics and overworked doctors contribute to preventable deaths every minute. This video explores how a new, affordable tech solution empowers mothers to make healthier decisions and challenges traditional family dynamics to save lives.
Urogynecologist and TED Fellow Aparna Hegde examines the systemic failures in the Indian healthcare system, where extensive wait times and lack of resources take a devastating toll on mothers and children. She introduces a scalable technology designed to improve maternal and child health habits. Beyond medical intervention, this solution aims to upend patriarchal family dynamics to ensure better health outcomes and prevent avoidable deaths.
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- Also: TED — Aparna Hegde: The life-saving tech helping mothers make healthy decisions | TED Fellows · YouTube (embedded player only)
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